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1.
a quantity that is added
they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks
2.
the advantageous quality of being beneficial
3.
the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input
4.
the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating
'gain' - used as a verb
5.
obtain
6.
win something through one's efforts
Gain an understanding of international finance
7.
derive a benefit from
8.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
9.
obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
The home team was gaining ground
10.
rise in rate or price
The stock market gained 24 points today
11.
increase in
gain momentum
gain nerve
12.
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
13.
increase (one's body weight)
She gained 20 pounds when she stopped exercising
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1. Gain / Plural
gains
2. Gain / Past
gained
3. Gain / Third Person
gains
4. Gain / Present Participle
gaining
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